Constitution Section 54 — Election of President

Part V — THE UNION — The President and Vice-President

Constitutional

Summary

The President of India is chosen by a special group of voters called an electoral college. This group includes all the elected members of both houses of Parliament and all the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of each State. For this purpose, the term "State" also includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of Puducherry.

Official Text

The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of—

(a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and

(b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.Explanation.—In this article and in article 55, “State” includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of *Puducherry.

Related Judgments

  • Mr. Vinay Kumar Garg, Sr.; Advocate with Mr. Prakash; Gautam, Mr. Pune vs UNION OF INDIA AND ANR — Delhi High Court (2021)
  • Mr. Siddheshwar Mogalappa Kamurti vs The State of Maharashtra through, The Secretary, Urban Development, De — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2022)
  • AND CONNECTED MISCELLANEOUS PETITIONS; Dr.George Paul vs 1.The Union of India, Rep.by its Secretary, Ministry of Health and Fam — Madras High Court (Principal Bench, Chennai) (2010)